This training calendar is designed to be a statewide resource about the latest training opportunities in mental health and substance abuse recovery across Washington State. Most of these trainings are organized by outside organizations, so make sure to scroll down on the page of the training you’re interested in if you have questions or need to contact someone about the training. We invite you to learn about upcoming events and/or request that your training event be added to the calendar!
NAMI Parents and Teachers as Allies is a free, two-hour mental health education in-service for school professionals to help them better understand the signs and symptoms of emotional and behavioral difficulties that may be early warning signs of mental illnesses in children and adolescents. Download Parents & Teachers As Allies Application
Learn how to better assess suicide risk, plan, and manage the ongoing care of clients who are at risk. Sign up for this class to: Recognize the 24 core competencies that enable social workers and mental health professionals to assess and work effectively with individuals at risk of suicide; Increase your knowledge and skills in eliciting suicide ideation, behavior, plans and intent; Increase your knowledge and skills in making a clinical judgment of the short and long term risks for...
The Washington State Attorney General’s Office, Washington State Patrol and Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys are convening local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors’ offices, policymakers and community leaders to identify strategies to reduce the supply of illegal opioids (heroin and illicit prescriptions) in response to Executive Order 16-09. Join us to discuss creative strategies and best practices in field operations, learn about innovative task force efforts, and examine how partnering with public health can advance our response...
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This course is for those who are court ordered for anger management or who are interested in learning coping skills to overcome their anger. Attend this in-depth Anger Management course and learn skills that can be used to reduce conflicts with co-workers, family and friends. Click here for more information.
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NAMI Family Support Groups are local meetings of caregivers of individuals with a mental illness where family members can talk frankly about their challenges and help one another through their learned wisdom. Prospective facilitators must have a family member or loved one living with mental illness. Download Yakima Family Support Group Application
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and most importantly - teaches individuals how to help a youth in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. This introductory course is not intended for current mental health treatment providers. Click here for more information.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and most importantly - teaches individuals how to help a youth in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. This introductory course is not intended for current mental health treatment providers. Click here for more information.
17 SEMINARS COMPLETED WITH 142 PARTICIPANTS SINCE 2013 This course will include research information from agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for an in-depth look at the prevalence of suicide, the warning signs, symptoms of depression, and risk factors. Case examples, stories, research articles, and interviews with professionals will be presented throughout the training with opportunities...
We encourage providers, state agencies, and consumer advocacy organizations to send us your training opportunities. To request that your training event be added to the calendar, please contact Alison Avery at aavery@thewashingtoncouncil.org and include the following information:
